Showing posts with label Ancient ruins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ancient ruins. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Hill of the Muses

        Today we had a free day so Anna and I took advantage of it by exploring a bit. We hiked up to the Hill of the Muses and got an amazing panoramic view of the city, the sea, the mountains and the Parthenon. After taking in the view and the warm sun, Anna commented that it was pretty amazing that in the middle of a city of about four million people we were able to find a place that was so serene.

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Corinth

There are so many interesting sites to see! The temples of Zeus and Apollo, ancient Corinth, the Corinth Canal built in the 1800s. It is so cool to read the letters of Paul in the actual locations he was writing to. I am loving this experience!

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

We're in Athens!

        Today we went to the Acropolis museum and saw the Parthenon in person. If I didn't

have a picture, I wouldn't believe it myself. What an amazing, once in a lifetime experience. The artwork and architecture are astounding in size and beauty.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

The Oracle at Delphi

        Yesterday We arrived for a later dinner and to check into our hotel in Delphi. The next morning we visited the museum and archaeological site. The museum showcased the evolution of ancient art from simplistic forms to perfection as defined by humanism. I was amazed at the precision, especially in the latter works, which include fine details such as eyelashes and tendons.

        Like all the other locations we have visited, the views are breathtaking. I could never get tired of looking out the window if I lived here. On top of that, the food is delicious and the people are extremely warm and hospitable.

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Saturday, May 3, 2014

In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul

        What an exciting day it has been! We went to the river where Lydia was baptized and then ate at "her house". Geeks do a great version of the hamburger, by the way.

        After lunch we saw ruins where Paul would have preached the good news and walked on a road he would have taken. The sights were breathtaking and beautiful.

        We also visited the port city Kavala and talked about the visions of Paul.

        Today was filled with many beautiful and interesting things, so be sure to catch me in person see all the neat photos! Below are a couple photo highlights.

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